Splendora, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Splendora, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Splendora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Splendora, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | May 2026 | May 23, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Aug 27, 2017 · 4 deaths · $7.0 billion damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Sep 2023 | Sep 22, 2005 · 13 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | May 2025 | May 3, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 · 2 deaths · $500 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Splendora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHGX (Houston, TX), about 53 miles south. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Splendora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHGX Houston, TX | 53 mi south | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 117 mi east | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRK Central Texas, TX | 137 mi west-northwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Splendora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Splendora, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Splendora's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Splendora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Splendora, TX?
KHGX (Houston, TX), about 53 miles south. KLCH (Lake Charles, LA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Splendora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Splendora the lowest scan from KHGX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Splendora free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Splendora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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